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13:45
Followers of Which Leader ?!?
Who do you follow—Paul, Apollos, Cephas, or Christ? Paul reminds us: our real identity is in Christ, not in cliques or status. Let’s build unity, not division, and welcome everyone into God’s family.
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27:25
United in Christ...
Paul’s message to Corinth challenges us to move beyond division and pride, urging us to unite in Christ and use our gifts to build a loving, supportive community. Listen and be inspired to make Jesus the center of your actions, serving others, and fostering true unity in your church and life.
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17:13
Load Bearing & Faithful Loyalty
As we come together, let's reflect on the powerful message of Galatians 6. This chapter reminds us to support one another with compassion and humility, to gently restore those who may stumble, and to never grow weary of doing good. It encourages us to sow seeds of kindness, knowing that in due time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Let’s carry each other’s burdens and look for opportunities to do good to everyone—especially our community! Together, let’s make a positive impact and keep pressing forward in faith and love.
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20:35
Unity and Community
We warmly invite you to join us as we delve into the powerful lessons from Galatians 5:13-25. This passage teaches us about the true meaning of freedom in Christ and the importance of living by the Spirit. Together, we will explore how to embrace love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in our daily lives.
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18:40
Faith in Flesh or Faith in Promise?
🌟 Faith in Flesh or Faith in Spirit? 🌟 In our journey of faith, we often face decisions that come with significant trade-offs and consequences. Just as Paul addressed the Galatians, reminding them of the true essence of faith, we too must reflect on what truly matters in our spiritual walk. Paul's message to the Galatians was clear: faith in Christ transcends the old barriers and rituals. It's not about outward symbols or adherence to the law, but about an inward transformation powered by love and the Spirit. 🌿 As we navigate our own faith journeys, let's remember: True faith is revealed through love and the Spirit. Outward symbols should not overshadow the genuine transformation within. Our commitment to Christ calls us to serve others, pursue justice, and resist forces that divert our allegiance from Him. Let's stand firm in our freedom, love deeply, and keep the gospel of Christ at the heart of everything we do. 💖 #Faith #SpiritualJourney #PaulAndTheGalatians #InwardTransformation #LoveAndSpirit
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23:42
God's Family Matters
We examine Paul's appeal to reason to respond to those Jesus-believers who have persuaded some Galatians to adopt some Jewish practices in order to be accepted as God's people. It is a misunderstanding of the purpose of Torah, the teachings. God's promises to Abraham bless all people, including Gentiles who now have faith in Jesus Christ. All belong, regardless of practice or expression of faith.
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20:32
Qualifications Questioned & Answered
Paul’s letter to the Galatians addresses a conflict in the early Christian church about the correct way to follow Jesus, particularly concerning adherence to Jewish customs like circumcision and dietary laws. He defends his gospel as a direct revelation from Christ, emphasizing faithfulness to Jesus as the sole path to righteousness. The letter critiques the imposition of traditional Jewish practices on Gentile believers and calls for unity beyond ethnic and ritual distinctions.
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22:51
Resurrection FOMO?
This week, we explore the earliest letter of the Apostle Paul, a letter of assurance to a congregation that has experienced recent deaths in the community. Since Paul preached about Jesus's return in their lifetimes, are they now separated by death? Paul assures the community that even in death, they are part of the new creation. To give evidence, he provides vivid imagery of the reunion of the recently deceased, the present living members, and the Lord. From other literature, we can see that early believers felt they were the last generation before God's realm would be fully present on earth. Join us as we explore the expectations and the dangers of a literal understanding of apocalyptic hope.
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